The BIG EAST Conference unveiled its 2026 regular‑season baseball awards on Tuesday, spotlighting a UConn squad that swept the major individual honors. Sophomore first baseman Jackson Marshall was crowned Player of the Year after a .422 average in league play, while left‑handed pitcher Cayden Suchy earned Pitcher of the Year with a 1.81 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 44.2 innings. Freshman outfielder Cam Righi was recognized as Freshman of the Year, batting .329 and driving in 14 runs.
St. John’s head coach Mike Hampton and his staff captured the Coaching Staff of the Year award after guiding the Red Storm to a 15‑6 record, the No. 1 seed and a share of the regular‑season title. The conference also released its All‑Conference First and Second Teams, noting that UConn and Xavier each placed four players on the first team, while Creighton and St. John’s each contributed three.
Championship Outlook
Set against the backdrop of Ohio’s baseball‑rich landscape, the tournament promises high stakes for the award recipients. UConn’s quartet of first‑team honorees and St. John’s three standout players will join forces with Xavier’s contingent, all eyeing the title that could further cement their seasons.